ABSTRACT

With enough energy, all things are possible. Almost any sustainability or material resource problem can be solved if there is enough energy available. Water can be desalinated, wastes and low-grade ores can be processed to obtain scarce materials, and transportation needs can be met. Adequate, sustainable energy means that energy supplies are not only adequate for all needs, but also can be utilized sustainably. This means not only that supplies are sustainable, but energy sources must also be usable without causing major environmental harm.